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Allergy & Asthma Network is honored to once again earn recognition for its commitment to community outreach, health equity and fostering new nonprofit leadership.
The organization was recently named a finalist for two Ragan Communications and PR Daily CSR & Diversity Awards.
- Finalist, Public Health or Safety Initiative, National Trusted Messengers Program to Address Health Inequities
- Finalist, Nonprofit Communications Rising Star of the Year, Tori Martel, MPH
“Recognition for our Trusted Messengers program shines a spotlight on our ongoing efforts to reduce disparities in healthcare,” says Lynda Mitchell, CEO of Allergy & Asthma Network. “Our goal is to empower all communities with the tools they need to thrive through health screenings, surveys, resources and asthma coaching. We are committed to making a lasting impact on health equity nationwide.
“We also congratulate Tori, our Senior Public Health Communications Manager. This is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work, passion and commitment to advancing our mission. Tori’s ability to elevate our messaging and connect with our community in meaningful ways is truly inspiring.”
The winners of the CSR & Diversity Awards will be announced at an Awards Luncheon on Sept. 27, held at the Yale Club in New York City.
National Trusted Messengers Program to Address Health Inequities
Allergy & Asthma Network prioritizes health equity in all its programs and initiatives. It drives everything the organization works on, particularly the Trusted Messengers Community Outreach Program.
The Trusted Messengers program partners with community groups that host health fairs and events nationwide. Our team of certified asthma educators attends the health fairs to provide free health assessments and patient education resources. The health fairs are primarily in communities that are underserved.
Following the health fair, adults with asthma who met with our asthma educators are then invited to enroll in a free virtual asthma coaching program. Participants meet 1-on-1 with an asthma educator to provide strategies and advice on asthma self-management and how to prepare for doctor appointments. Research shows the program improves asthma self-management and quality of life for those who complete the program.
The Trusted Messengers 2024 schedule includes at least 20 community events in areas with a high burden of asthma. These locations include New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Washington, DC.
The Trusted Messengers program would not be possible without the generous support of founding sponsor Sanofi, as well as Amgen, AstraZeneca, Chiesi, Genentech, GSK, Johnson & Johnson Innovations, Novartis and Regeneron.
Nonprofit Communications Rising Star of the Year
As Senior Public Health Communications Manager at Allergy & Asthma Network, Tori is responsible for overseeing the organization’s social media platforms, as well as various digital initiatives and projects.
Tori recently spearheaded the “Roots & Resilience” digital video campaign. The project includes a series of video interviews with African Americans living with food allergies. It addresses how they avoid food allergens in unique situations, such as at the barber shop.
Tori has a Master of Public Health degree from Tufts University with a concentration in Behavioral Science and Health Communication. She uses her academic knowledge of public health to develop content that informs and inspires people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions.
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